Epicor Connected Process Control
Epicor Connected Process Control offers an intuitive software solution designed to create and manage digital work instructions while maintaining strict process control, effectively minimizing the chances of errors in operations. By integrating IoT devices, it captures comprehensive time studies and detailed process data, including images, at the task level, providing unprecedented real-time visibility and quality oversight. The eFlex system is versatile enough to accommodate countless product variations and thousands of components, catering to both component-based and model-based manufacturers alike. Furthermore, work instructions seamlessly connect to the Bill of Materials, guaranteeing that products are assembled correctly every time, even when modifications occur during production. This advanced system intelligently adapts to variations in models and components, ensuring that only the relevant work instructions for the current build at the station are presented, enhancing efficiency and accuracy throughout the manufacturing process. In this way, Epicor empowers manufacturers to maintain high standards of quality control while adapting to the dynamic nature of production demands.
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Plexxis Software
PLEXXIS serves as a comprehensive solution for subcontractors by integrating project management, accounting, estimating, takeoff, and mobile applications within a unified technological framework. Furthermore, Plexxis ensures that all implementation and support services are handled entirely in-house, while also offering straightforward agreements designed to safeguard subcontractors from several issues. These include unfair subscription practices, where vendors lack transparency regarding total onboarding costs and may misrepresent offerings without providing reasonable cancellation options. Additionally, they combat cloud cuffing, a tactic where vendors demand fees before clients are operational and may hold client data hostage to extract further payments. The platform also addresses smoke stacking, which occurs when vendors exaggerate the integration capabilities of their tools, and overages, where clients receive vague service rates and non-binding estimates that lead to unexpected change orders. Overall, Plexxis prioritizes the needs of subcontractors by promoting clarity and fairness in their agreements and services.
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Ansys Additive Suite
The Ansys Additive Suite equips designers, engineers, and analysts with vital insights to avoid build failures and ensure components adhere to specific design criteria. This comprehensive solution encompasses the entire workflow, beginning with design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and progressing through validation, print design, process simulation, and material exploration. It features tools such as Additive Prep, Print, and Science, while also integrating seamlessly into Ansys Workbench Additive. Much like the various functionalities found in Ansys Workbench, it facilitates the development of parametric analysis systems, allowing users to assess the optimization of multiple parameters, including part positioning and orientation. Furthermore, it can be utilized as an add-on to the Ansys Mechanical Enterprise license, which broadens the suite of capabilities available to users. This integration not only promotes greater flexibility but also boosts efficiency throughout the additive manufacturing process, ultimately paving the way for innovative design solutions. With the right implementation, the Ansys Additive Suite can significantly enhance production outcomes in a competitive market.
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Digimat-AM
Digimat-AM is a cutting-edge software solution provided by Digimat that offers advanced simulation capabilities specifically designed for the additive manufacturing process, allowing both printer manufacturers and end-users to identify and address potential manufacturing obstacles. In addition to this, it optimizes printing parameters to boost productivity and enhance the performance of the final product before any printing begins. By utilizing numerical simulation, users can drastically decrease the number of trials required, simplifying complex testing into just a few clicks. This robust tool empowers engineers to simulate a variety of processes, such as FFF, FDM, SLS, and CFF, accommodating both unfilled and reinforced materials. It also predicts possible challenges like warpage, residual stresses, and the microstructure that could occur during the printing phase. Moreover, Digimat-AM supports the examination of the interconnected thermal and structural responses in both types of polymers, ensuring that accurate manufacturing settings are established for precise outputs. Ultimately, this groundbreaking solution links the complexities of the printing process with material characteristics and the performance of the finished components, thereby enhancing the overall additive manufacturing workflow. Its comprehensive approach significantly streamlines the preparation process, making it an invaluable asset for engineers and manufacturers alike.
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